In a major coup, North Queensland is set to host a festival of football, with more than 3,000 people expected to descend on Mackay from July 8 through to 14 for the inaugural Football Queensland (FQ) Community Cup.

North Queenslander India Kubin has kicked-off her international career in the best possible fashion, scoring twice in the Mini Matildas’ opening match at the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Qualifiers in Vietnam.

North Queensland is set for an influx of Hyundai A-League stars with PlayStation® 4 National Premier Leagues club Northern Fury announcing glamour friendlies against Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix for September.